Contactin 2
Protein found in humans
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Contactin-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNTN2 gene.[5][6][7]
External IDsOMIM: 190197; MGI: 104518; HomoloGene: 3720; GeneCards: CNTN2; OMA:CNTN2 - orthologs
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored neuronal membrane protein that functions as a cell adhesion molecule. It may play a role in the formation of axon connections in the developing nervous system. It may also be involved in glial tumorigenesis and may provide a potential target for therapeutic intervention.[7]